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USB Simulator Cable for Futaba JR FS R/C Remotes

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- Connection type: USB

- Input channels supported: 4CH to 8CH

- Included connectors: Futaba, JR, and FS

- Cable length: 1.5m (~5 feet)

- Comes with a CD containing drivers and FMS software

- Latest FMS Software Available for Download: http://www.flying-model-simulator.com

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Works with a Macintosh!

Posted by nasukaren on 6/17/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: Cheapest USB to transmitter connector out there. Comes with all the cables you will ever need. Plug and play on the Mac. The FMS software that comes with it is PC-only, so I use it with the Heli-X simulator.
 
Cons: Resolution is -- as the other reviewers say -- not the highest. Nonetheless, fine for basic use. Also, this is only 4 channels, so give up hope of having a gyro switch or throttle hold.
 
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Bottomline: Good for the money. Would be fantastic if it was 6 channel. Works with almost every transmitter under the sun, with all the adapter cables.

Good for FMS

Posted by thekwijbio on 9/13/2008
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: Simple USB plugin for RC controllers.
Worked right out of the package and no problems.
No need for any special drivers, or excessive tinkering.
FMS is a FREE simulator with thousands of free downloadable models and landscapes.
 
Cons: Only RC simulator program I've found that works with it is FMS.
 
Other Thoughts: Couldn't find something like this at any hobby store, and I had a few people say that such a device didn't exist.  
I tried my best to use this device with other software and dongle emulators to get it to work with other programs, and I was not successful.  I got some response out of it, but it was very poor quality, and difficult, if not impossible to calibrate.
 
Bottomline: If you want a simple device to connect your RC controller to a simulator on your computer, this is it!
 
					

Is ok

Posted by dddaidl on 6/22/2008
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Pros: It is cheap and easy, and it works. There is really no need for the cd, it does not contain drivers, it is just plug and play.
 
Cons: Supports only 4 channels, not 4-8; horrible resolution, the signal is a little jittery, and the jack that plugs into the connector takes some moving around to get it to work, but what do you expect for this price.
 
Other Thoughts: get it if all you need is four channels, it will do its job.
 
Bottomline: For the price it does a good job, even though i think they need to change the product description.

Complicated with my futaba but works

Posted by IACEI on 4/24/2008
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Pros: - Works with Flight Model Simulator
- Super cheap in comparison with ebay or stores
- adapters for many controllers
- Should work with Aerofly, at least with a crack (I was about to use it)
- Simulates a classic joystick in Windows XP 
Cons: - No manual
- Only instructions on the CD in Chinese.....
- Bad packaging 
Other Thoughts: I bought this cable to train for RC modeling.

I borrowed the Futaba T6EXP from a friend and it took me more then 1 hour to make it work because there is no instruction manual.

So here the important issues:

- Your Futaba must be in PPM Mode not PCM
- The trainer switch must be set but no need to go in trainer mode.
- You controller must be ON. 
Bottomline: Works! 
					

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Weight: 3.67 oz